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LIC Update: September 29, 2021 |
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NY Marathon Charity Field Day at Hunter's Point South Park - October 2 |
The NY Marathon will host its annual Charity Field Day at Hunter’s Point South Park on Saturday, October 2 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The event promises family-friendly fun, featuring potato sack and wheelbarrow races, tug of war, and more. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. An open bar after hours event takes place at Randall's Island. Registration is required. Ticket prices start at $45. Event details here.
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Taste of Sunnyside Restaurant Crawl - Oct 3 |
Taste of Sunnyside has been re-invented as an open-air door-to-door restaurant crawl. Participants include neighborhood favorites Arriba Arriba and Bliss 46 Bistro, along with Ariyoshi and Takesushi, which are joining the event for the first time. Alewife Brewing, The Boiis Mochi and QNSY Sparkling Cocktails will also participate. The all-inclusive event takes place on Sunday, October 3 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
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Relive the LICP Annual Awards Gala (Photos) |
Our Annual Awards Gala, which took last week, was a major success, showcasing the best of LIC. The event brought out special guests, including Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin and City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, along with many neighborhood leaders. View photos of the event — including the glorious food from JACX&CO — here.
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Learn About Design Proposal for New Public Space in Court Square - Oct 13 (Virtual) |
Developer and LICP Member American Lions and architect firm Studio V will present a virtual public presentation on their proposed 50,000+ square foot new public space in LIC. The event will cover their work on the project to date and is an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback. The companies have worked closely with many community partners including Court Square Civic Association (CSCA), Community Board 2, and LICP to bring their vision to life. The event is co-hosted by CSCA and LICP and takes place on Wednesday, October 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register here.
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Webinar on Labor & Employment Law - Oct 19 (Virtual) |
Join LICP on October 19 at 9:00 a.m. for the third and final LIC Talks Labor & Employment sessions with LICP Member Farrell Fritz on Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace. Details here.
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Cornell’s Urban Tech Hub Releases First Annual Report
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The first annual report from the Urban Tech Hub, located within the LICP Member Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute/Cornell Tech at Roosevelt Island, was released last week. The report highlights the school's new master’s degree featuring a concentration in urban technology, its applied research project “Rebooting NYC: An Urban Tech Agenda for the Next Administration” and collaborations with various industry and government partners. View the report here.
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Queens Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Building Recognition Awards - Apply Through Oct 1 |
The Queens Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Building Recognition Awards Cocktail Celebration, taking place at the TWA Hotel at JFK on October 27. The event honors building activity in Queens. Building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors are encouraged to apply for the awards; the deadline is October 1. Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President & CEO of the New York Building Congress, will deliver a keynote address. Eligible businesses can apply here. Event details can be found here.
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LIC Named Life Sciences Hub in Latest Feature |
Long Island City was recently selected as a major center for the life sciences industry by the Commercial Observer. The esteemed real estate publication highlighted the opening of Innolabs, located at 45-18 Court Square, as a driving force behind the neighborhood’s sector growth. LIC’s appeal as a destination for startups and incubator companies is noted. Read the full article here.
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Power Women of Queens Honored at Annual Celebration |
The Queens Power Women annual awards celebration took place last Wednesday, September 22, honoring the achievements and contributions of outstanding women in the borough. LICP President Elizabeth Lusskin was named to the 2021 list, along with scores of other successful women. The event is organized by LICP Member Schneps Communications and hosted by founder Victoria Schneps-Yunis. View the full list of honorees here.
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LIC/Astoria Variety Boys & Girls Club Donates 200 Backpacks to Queens Students |
The Queens Variety Boys & Girls Club, which services students in the Long Island City & Astoria areas, collected approximately 200 backpacks and school supplies on September 18 for students in need. The donations came from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, as well as Senators Michael Gianaris and Jessica Ramos. Other donors included Staples store 841 at 58-12 Queens Blvd, Executive Digital, PreCog Security, and Apartment 3R. Highlights from the community event can be found here.
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Astoria Block Co-Named in Honor of Kaufman Astoria Studios Founder |
A section of 35th Ave, between 35th and 36th Streets, was co-named “George S. Kaufman Way” at a ceremony hosted by Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer last weekend, to honor LICP Member Kaufman Astoria Studios' luminary founder. Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator Michael Gianaris, and local Democratic City Council Nominees Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán also attended the event. LICP recognizes the Kaufman Astoria team for their decades-long championing of NYC and Western Queens' production industry. Read more on the event from the Astoria Post here.
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LIC-A Hosts Open Call For 'Viva La Memento Mori' Exhibition - Through Oct 1 |
Long Island City Artists (LIC-A) is hosting an open call for artists to participate in its upcoming ‘Viva La Memento Mori’ exhibition. Organized in partnership with Bushwick’s AHA Fine Art Gallery, 'Viva' will highlight the unique techniques artists implement when engaging with themes of life and death in art, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. The submission deadline is October 1 and costs $10 for LIC-A members; $20 for non-members. Learn more here.
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Planning Commission Hearing on Permanent Open Restaurant Text Amendment - Oct 6 |
The City Planning Commission will host a public hearing for the Permanent Open Restaurants Text Amendment, a step to make the program permanently accessible citywide. The meeting will be held remotely via the NYC Engage Platform on October 6 at 10:00 a.m.; the public may attend and testify. A full agenda will be posted here closer to the day of the hearing. Additional information cab be found on the via the Department of City Planning’s website. |
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Impacted By Hurricane Ida? Help is Available |
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Many businesses are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ida, especially in Western Queens which was particularly hard-hit. Here are a number of resources if you were affected:
LIC Partnership/BID Assistance
Have you seen damage — especially if looks dangerous — along LIC's major thoroughfares? If so, please send an email to Dana Leventhal, our BID Operations and Retail Support Manager, at dleventhal@licpartnership.org. Inclusion of pictures and/or videos of damage is helpful so that we can quickly assess the problem and connect you with the appropriate services.
311
Call 311 for Assistance with flooding, tree removal and fallen trees on city property.
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS has released guidance for local businesses and organizations claiming post-storm insurance assistance and encourages the following steps:
- Immediately contact your insurance company or broker/agent.
- Carefully read your insurance policy to understand what losses are covered.
- Take photographs or a video of the damaged areas and assets to help with your claim.
- Don’t remove any damaged property until the insurance adjuster has assessed the damage and made an official report.
- Make only those repairs necessary to prevent any further damage; if you make permanent repairs unauthorized by the insurance company, they may not be covered.
- Keep all receipts for repairs and temporary business expenses.
- To help establish the value of your claim, prepare a detailed inventory of all damaged or destroyed property (item, quantity, date of purchase, cost at purchase, age, and estimated replacement cost), along with your pre-loss photographs.
- Accompany the adjuster to point out damage during the inspection.
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If the settlement offered by the insurance company seems unfair, contact the New York State Insurance Department by visiting www.dfs.ny.gov.
- If the insurance company denies any part of your claim, get the denial in writing, and keep copies.
- Always contact your insurance company and claims adjuster any time you find additional damage not previously reported.
Still have questions? Call the SBS hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692), or visit its website here.
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Key to NYC: Conflict Resolution for Businesses. These resources will help you understand how to deescalate potential conflict:
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See short guide on resolution tips for businesses and workers here.
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For training on conflict resolution, see here.
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For information about mediation for an ongoing issue or conflict between a neighborhood resident and a business, go here.
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To dispute a penalty, see here.
The NYC Vaccine Referral Bonus program incentivizes community- and faith-based organizations to encourage members of their neighborhoods to get vaccinated by awarding $100 for each person they refer who gets their first vaccine at a City-run site. When a person makes an appointment ahead of time or walks up, they can select the organization that referred them to get vaccinated. Once the person receives their first dose, the referral organization will be credited $100, up to a total of $20,000.For more information, see here.
The SBA announced changes to the COVID EIDL, effective on September 9:
- Loan amount increased: The SBA increased the loan limit from $500,000 to $2 Million.
- Extended Deferred Payment Period: Businesses do not have to make payment until 24 months after loan origination.
- 30 Day Exclusivity period: The SBA will implement a 30-day period of approving and disbursing funds for loans of $500,000 or less. Loans of over $500,000 or more will start to be disbursed on October 8.
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Use of funds has extended to include prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt.
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Thank you to our 2021 Annual Sponsors |
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